What kind of gear does my son need to go camping?

The Troop provides tents and cooking gear, including stove, pots & pans, utensils, etc.. Your Son will need a Sleeping Bag, some type of pack or duffel bag, a flashlight, a water bottle and a mess kit. We don't recommend the traditional Boy Scout or Army Style mess kit with fry pan and tin cup. They are not going to be cooking with them and they are impractical for eating. There are a lot of kits available that include a full size plate, cup, bowl and silverware in a mesh sack, which is very important when it comes time for clean-up.